Poetry Is Not a Luxury (PINaL) is a uniquely powerful portrait of contemporary poetry’s richness. In both a series of standalone interviews and readings with today’s most inspiring poets, and an upcoming film, PINaL illustrates the importance of the written word to the development of the human brain and spirit. It illuminates in vivid terms the joy that comes from availing ourselves of art’s magic as audience, listeners, viewers, and creators. Highlighting the true significance of the artist’s role in society, Poetry Is Not a Luxury also underscores the measurable value of art through interviews with top experts in the burgeoning field of neuroaesthetics.